SCDA
Edinburgh District
The District AGM took place
on monday 20th Sept.
The new committee is listed on the sub page
Mr Arnott, our chairman, welcomed everyone who attended and with the exception of his re-election presided over the meeting the general business was conducted and an explanation as to the co-option of two members last year both were elected to the committee as Ordinary members and the resurrection of the districts “Drama news” newsletter.
There is still a vacency for a secretary.
After the general business a discussion was held as to the requirements for festivals and events during the current co-vid guidelines. it was highlited that there are diferent rules in diferentareas and between venues.
Notification of an open air event in the Ross band stand (Princes street gardens) next June was also given details to follow
Clubs are asked to send details of event, productions, casting calls, or any relevant events to DRAMA NEWS
Please include as much details as possible, flyers or posters etrc. These will be added to the facebook & website as well
email to :-
dramanews@scdaedinburgh.org.uk
The meeting closed at 21:00hrs with a vote of thanks to the chair
The Library welcomes visitors, by appointment only
Visitors must comply with Summerhall rules
and wear a mask while on the premises.
To make an appointment please email library@scda.org.uk
The postal service is available PLEASE NOTE due to restrictions this may take longer than normal
The Library files, lists etc. Are being updated with the latest data from their database. See Library Page for more details
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021
We would like to congratulate the following
Morna Helen Barron. National Secretary, Scottish Community Drama Association. For services to Community Drama. (Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire) on her MEB
Ronald John (Ron )Nicol. and Isabel Norma Gilchrist Nicol. For services to Amateur Drama and the community in Glenrothes. (Leslie, Fife) both of whom received the BEM
Festivals 2022
- For Edinburgh district Please see 1-Act festival for more information
- All other events please visit the what's on page
National News
Covid Risk Assessment Template
The SCDA has prepared a document to assist clubs in returning to meetings, rehearsals and performances. It takes account of the changes to social distancing rules for rehearsals and public performances under certain circumstances announced by the Scottish Government and effective from 3 September 2021. this along with other information can be found at
https://scda.org.uk/covid-advice-and-guidance/
Play on Words update
The winner of the open category of the Play on Words Competition has been decided. Congratulations go to Heloise Thual from Glasgow with ‘Teen Horror Love’.
Heloise is now working with Guy Hollands, ex-artistic Director of the Citizens’, Glasgow to develop her script for performance and publication.
Also very well done to runners-up,
Mike Tibbets, with 'On the Twelfth Day of Christmas',
Gerry McCartan with ‘Mnfpee’ and
Drew Young with ‘A Human Condition’.
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